It’s everyone’s favorite time of year, and that means its time for a fall themed coloring page from Melanie Hope Greenberg, the children’s book illustrator and author who graces us with a new coloring page each month. When Melanie suggested this fall leaf design for our September coloring sheet, I immediately knew I could turn…
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How to Help a Sore Loser Develop Good Sportsmanship
If you are reading this right now you might be desperate to learn how to help a sore loser. You are all too familiar with this scene: The family is playing a board game, you’ve already implemented all these tips for a peaceful family game night, and the game is about to come to an…
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Science Fiction Picture Books for Kids
While listening to these science fiction picture books, your children will travel to far off galaxies, imagine what happens when aliens come to earth, or explore the intersection between reality and fiction. What qualifies as a science fiction picture book? I decided it had to be more than just fantasy, with imaginative creatures or magical…
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Science Fiction Books for Kids that Are Out of This World
Science fiction books have never really been my thing, but I had a surprisingly good time searching out and reading titles for this list of science fiction books for kids. It’s fair to say I have a new-found appreciation for the genre. A few of these my older son read in my stead, but I…
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Construction Work Picture Books Kids Will Request Over and Over
I think it’s fair to say that every child goes through a construction truck phase. It’s also fair to say some of them never grow out of it! Books about construction work and trucks have been a staple in our home from the very beginning. Does anyone love construction vehicles as much as a three…
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Game of the Month: Pente – A Classic 5 in a Row Strategy Game
September’s game of the month is dedicated to the glory of thrift store finds. That’s right. I purchased this Pente game for fifty cents! And it has brought me hundreds of dollars of fun. I’d never even heard of Pente before and now I had been seriously missing out. Pente is the perfect board game…
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Growth Mindset Books for Kids to Help Them Face Life’s Challenges!
Growth mindset is a hot topic right now, which is understandable as everyone wants their child to understand how working through struggles no matter what the setbacks can bring success and satisfaction. This list of growth mindset books for kids will help you start a conversation about the difference between fixed and growth mindsets. I’ve…
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The Mystery Books That Will Turn Your Kids into Voracious Readers
This list of early chapter book mysteries and detective stories is designed for young readers transitioning from easy reader books to longer novels. In general, they are appropriate for children ages 6-10, although some 5 year olds who are early learners will enjoy reading these titles, as well. Because the average age of learning to…
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